Health Benefits
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Maintains healthy cholesterol level, Treatment of skin Diseases
Cancer prevention, Heart care, Prevents constipation, Regulation of heart rate, Treatment of colonic diseases
General Benefits
Boosts immune system, Digestive aid, Helps in weight loss, Maintains healthy cholesterol level
Controls blood pressure, Cures cough, Digestive aid, Flu treatment, Improves eye vision, Treatment of common cold
Skin Benefits
Anti-aging benefits, Skin rejuvenation, Treatment of skin diseases
Brightens and lightens complexion, Reduces wrinkles
Hair Benefits
Protects hair, Regulates hair growth, Treatment of dandruff
Promotes longer and healthier hair, Regulates hair growth
Allergy Symptoms
Hives, Inflammation of nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips
Abdominal cramps, Diarrhea, Skin Rashes, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Vomiting
Side Effects
Allergic reaction
Allergic reaction, Coagulation
Pregnant Women
Yes
Not Available
Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Don't eat after meal
Along with meal, As a snack in the late afternoon, Don't consume at night and before bed, Eat the fresh ones, avoid mixing with any other foods, don't eat after meal., Morning time (before lunch)
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin K (Phyllochinone)
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit with Peel
Not Available
Not Available
Calories in Fresh Fruit without Peel
Calories in Frozen Form
Not Available
Calories in Dried Form
Not Available
Calories in Canned Form
Not Available
Calories in Jam
Not Available
Type
Fruit vegetable, Tropical
Tree fruit, Tropical
Season
All seasons
Autumn, Monsoon, Summer
Varieties
Koqo, Tamaikora, Temaipo, Uto Kuro, Samoa, Buco Ni Viti and Kulu Dina
Black Gold, Cheena, Cochin, Dang Rasimi, Golden Nugget and Golden Pillow
Color
White, Yellow
Dark green, Golden yellow, Green, Indigo, Magenta, Yellowish-orange
Inside Color
White
Yellow
Origin
South Pacific
India
Soil Type
Loam, Sand, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Porous, Sandy, Well-drained
Climatic Conditions
Humid, Rainfall, Warm
Humid, Warm
Facts about
- The milky sap of breadfruit tree is used as glue & bark is used to make papers.
- Breadfruit tree produces 1st fruit after 2-3 years from planting & remains productive for decades.
- The seeds of breadfruit are edible.
- There are up to 500 seeds in Jackfruit & these seeds are edible.
- Root extracts of Jackfruit tree is used to treat diarrhea, fever and asthma.
- The taste of jackfruit is combination of mango, banana, melon and papaya.
Top Producer
Jamaica
India
Other Countries
Africa, India, United States of America
Bangladesh, Indonesia, Nepal, Thailand
Top Importer
United States of America
United States of America
Top Exporter
Jamaica
India
Botanical Name
Artocarpus altilis
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Synonym
Artocarpus communis or Artocarpus incisa
Artocarpus heterophylla or Artocarpus integra or Artocarpus integrifolia
Subkingdom
Tracheobionta
Tracheobionta
Division
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Subclass
Magnollidae
Alismidae
Genus
Artocarpus
Artocarpus
Species
A. altilis
A. heterophyllus
Generic Group
Mulberry
Not Available
Difference Between Breadfruit and Jackfruit
We might think that Breadfruit and Jackfruit are similar with respect to nutritional value and health benefits. But the nutrient content of both fruits is different. Breadfruit and Jackfruit Facts such as their taste, shape, color, and size are also distinct. The difference between Breadfruit and Jackfruit is explained here.
The amount of calories in 100 gm of fresh Breadfruit and Jackfruit with peel is Not Available and Not Available and the amount of calories without peel is 103.00 kcal and 95.00 kcal respectively. Thus, Breadfruit and Jackfruit belong to High Calorie Fruits and High Calorie Fruits category.These fruits might or might not differ with respect to their scientific classification. The order of Breadfruit and Jackfruit is Rosales and Rosales respectively. Breadfruit belongs to Moraceae family and Jackfruit belongs to Moraceae family. Breadfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. altilis species and Jackfruit belongs to Artocarpus genus of A. heterophyllus species. Beings plants, both fruits belong to Plantae Kingdom.